Love School of Business: Explore Our Undergraduate Programs

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Business, Powered by Experience

Welcome to the Love School of Business, where business education is personal, hands-on, and built for impact. Here, internships, case competitions, and faculty-guided projects transform theory into market-ready insight long before graduation. Our award-winning faculty know your name, mentor you through real-world experiences, and open doors that lead to lasting success.

Poets&Quants Rankings

33Best Undergraduate Business Schools

18Career Outcomes

26Academic Experience

The Elon Edge

Beyond lectures, you’ll find chances to test concepts in real settings. Projects abroad, leadership roles, internships and service work weave through many majors, helping students apply knowledge, widen perspectives and build networks that support growth long after graduation.

Mentorship Edge: Small classes foster faculty guidance, opening doors to research, leadership, and professional networks.
Global Edge: With over 77% participation, immersive study-abroad and Study USA experiences cultivate cultural intelligence and agility.
Innovation Edge: Interdisciplinary centers from entrepreneurship to sales and analytics embed creative problem-solving and entrepreneurial thinking across every major.
Career Edge: Structured internships, Porter Center coaching, and on-campus recruiting translate coursework into standout portfolios and strong first destinations.

Assistant Professor Chris Nelson (center) with (left to right) Sydney Blau, Dimitris Repoulis, Lauren Atchley, and Shriya Baru

“I was beyond honored and excited to represent Elon at the ICSC sales competition. This opportunity was truly rewarding, and I couldn’t wait to showcase what I’d learned and contribute to the competition with my unique perspective.” - Shriya Baru '25 (far right)

Mya Joy Lee at her internship at Ernst & Young

“Connecting with other Elon students, who were also interning with a Big Four, and professionals was incredible.” - Mya Joy Lee '26

Anna Terry '23 presenting to Business Fellows at Elon University

“My four years at Elon helped me develop as a young professional. Getting to talk about my journey and offer advice is truly a full-circle moment.” - Anna Terry '23

“I appreciated traveling with my cohort from different industries. We each enjoyed learning more about our peers industry’s, and their professional experiences.” - Brandon Swindell G'24 (far right)

Macey Rodrigues-Cowl a graduate of Elon University

“Every professor here cheers you on like family. That energy convinced me I could try anything even things that scared me.” - Macey Rodrigues-Cowl '25

“I prepped advisors by adjusting portfolio numbers to ensure accuracy before client meetings. It was a hands-on way to apply what I’d learned in class.” - Em Orendorff '26

U.S. News Recognition

1Undergraduate Teaching

2Study Abroad

9Internships

Chart Your Path

Undergraduate Majors

Accounting: Master financial reporting, assurance, and analytics for ethical, CPA-ready decision-making.
Business Analytics & AI: Turn big data into clear choices with statistics, AI tools, and visual dashboards.
Business Economics & Consulting: Use economic models and data to guide business policy and strategic decisions.
Cybersecurity (Interdisciplinary Major with School of Engineering & Computing): Safeguard systems, data and organizations through technical security, risk management and business strategy.
Economics: Examine incentives, markets, and policy to forecast trends for business and government.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Identify gaps, prototype solutions, and pitch ventures to mentors and investors.
Finance: Analyze markets, value assets, and manage risk in corporate and investment contexts.
Financial Technology: Blend finance expertise with coding to design blockchain, payments, and robo-advice solutions.
Human Resource Management: Craft talent strategies and fair policies that enhance performance and culture.
International Business: Navigate cross-border strategy and cultural negotiation through language study and global projects.
Marketing: Research consumers, craft brand stories, and plan digital, social, and experiential campaigns.
Project Management: Plan and deliver complex projects on time and within scope using agile frameworks.

Accelerated 3 + 1 Paths

Accounting (B.S./MSA): Earn bachelor’s and MSA in four years to accelerate CPA readiness and leadership growth.
Business Analytics (BSBA/MSBA): Complete analytics master’s alongside undergraduate studies for a competitive data edge

Graduate Programs

MBA: Evening and online courses build strategic leadership and global perspective for working professionals.
MS in Accounting: Deepen technical expertise and analytics to prepare for the CPA and finance leadership.
MS in Business Analytics: Master predictive modeling, visualization, and AI to drive data-powered business decisions.
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics: Apply data insights to improve healthcare quality, costs, and patient outcomes.

Global / Dual-Degree Options

International Business Dual Degree: Spend two years at a European partner, graduating with dual degrees and cultural fluency.
Semester & Short-Term Abroad: Pair coursework with immersion across six continents and major financial hubs.
Study USA: Domestic immersions link classroom theory with industry leaders in Charlotte, New York, Los Angeles, and more

Business Fellows

Join a selective four-year cohort that blends classroom learning with real-world experience.
Travel to major U.S. business hubs, pursue global study opportunities, and connect with executives across industries.
As seniors, Fellows either manage a $300,000 investment fund or consult with international clients.

Diamond Monroe '24 pitching to Daymond John at Elon University

Diamond Monroe '24 pitching to Daymond John at Doherty Center event.

Elon University students presenting a consulting project

Elon students in Entrepreneurship for Greater Good class presenting final projects to local non-profits.

Love School of Business students presenting research at SURF.

Elon students in New York City for company visits

Second year Business Fellows traveling to NYC for company visits.

Shriya Baru ’25 arranges the handmade bookmarks she offers for sale at the Marketplace Under the Oaks Pop-Up Shops at Young Commons Thursday, February 17, 2022. Baru said the large hand-painted letter “E” on display is not for sale; she had too much time and effort into it that she didn’t want to part with it. (Rob Brown photo)

Shriya Baru ’25 arranges the handmade bookmarks she offers for sale at Oak Originals event.

Accreditation

The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, signifying our commitment to strategic management, learner success, thought leadership and societal impact.

What are the career outcomes for Love School of Business graduates?

Within nine months of graduation, 91% of LSB graduates are employed and/or pursuing graduate school. For the Class of 2024, 91% were employed and/or graduate school just three months after graduation. Graduates also report strong starting salaries: the Class of 2024 earned a median of $70,000 and a mean of $71,889, continuing a steady upward trend over the past seven years.

Where do Love School of Business graduates go after Elon?

Our alumni launch careers at leading organizations such as Deloitte, EY, PwC, Microsoft, BlackRock, Vanguard, JPMorgan Chase, Bloomberg and Wells Fargo. Others pursue advanced study at prestigious graduate programs including NYU, Vanderbilt University, the University of Virginia School of Law, George Washington Law and the American University of Paris.

What makes the Elon business experience distinctive?

The Love School of Business is nationally recognized for its “high-impact” educational practices that prepare students for real-world success. Nearly every student completes an internship (96% for the Class of 2025), while many study abroad or participate in Study USA (77%), engage in service learning (77%), or hold leadership roles (45%). Students also collaborate closely with faculty on original research projects, with 11% of the Class of 2025 completing undergraduate research and presenting at forums such as Elon’s Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) and national conferences.

What degrees and programs does the Love School of Business offer?

Students can pursue B.S., B.S.B.A., and B.A. degrees across majors such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management and more. Minors include Professional Sales, Cybersecurity Management and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Special pathways include a 3+1 Accelerated Dual Degree and an International Business Dual Degree.

How does the Love School of Business support global learning?

77% of the Class of 2025 studied abroad or participated in Study USA, making global engagement a cornerstone of the Elon experience. Through the International Business Dual Degree, students can also study for two years at a partner university in Europe or Latin America, graduating with two business degrees.

What scholarships are available?

The Love School of Business offers a wide variety of endowed scholarships in addition to merit-, talent- and/or need-based scholarships available through Elon. Scholarships are competitive and often support study abroad, internships or research. Students also apply for national and outside scholarships each year.

Martha & Spencer Love School of Business